A RARE AFGHAN SHAMSHIR

The faceted horn grips with profiled brass pommel, the brass guard with profiled langets. The long, broad blade of moderate curvature, forged of fine Persian Kara Khorrasan wootz. In its distinctive l

The hilt wrought of fine, actively grained Persian wootz, elaborately profiled and engraved, with downturned quillons terminating in distinctive pierced monster heads. The massive blade finely wrought

Rare Afghan "War Rug"Carpet runner Hand knotted from Soviet occupation era. Rare motif Origin: Afghanistan Size (Feet): 9.3x2.6 Year: 1970-1980 Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. Wh

Rarely encountered, with characteristic leather-covered grips and elongated steel pommel, the guard with geometrical piercing. The heirloom blade with pronounced back edge, wrought of actively pattern

Of leather, with fine engraved, pierced and profiled steel mounts overall. Retains its pouches, powder measure and set of eight powder cartridges. Latter 19th century. Minor wear. From the estate of H

A unique example, the entire grip mounted in intricately-pierced and scrolled brass plaques, exhibiting a level of skill rarely encountered. With four mother of pearl disks set on each side, the pomme

The forged iron hilt of characteristic form, with rare spherical pommel, ribbed motifs overall and downturned quillons terminating in monster heads. The well-wrought, lightly-curved blade with expande

With steel mounts and leather covered scabbard, the handwrought blade showing evidence of pattern-welded damascus steel. 19th century. Heavily worn overall. Overall length 82cm. Condition IV

The elephant grips with profiled pommel, the broad blade wrought of actively-grained pattern welded damascus steel. Mid-19th century. Overall length 57cm. Condition II

Holding Bloody Heads. Excellent condition. Unboxed.

A classic example of provincial form, likely Egyptian, the faceted rhino grips with rolled pommel, the steel guard inlaid with silver. The fine, substantially earlier heirloom blade broad, with modera

Rare Antique Afghan Nomad Carpet Hand knotted, primitive motif, supplementary weave 8x5 1920's wool Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction

3'x5' rare Oriental Afghan War rug

4 x 6 Semi-Antique Afghan Baluch This is a semi-antique rare handmade Afghan Baluch. The exact size is 4'5" x 6'. The main color is red with a stunning blue floral medallion in the center. Afghanistan

A classic form produced in Damascus, with hooked pommel of engraved silver and horn grips set with studs and wire wrap to base, the steel grip straps and guard well-inlaid with gold. The fine heirloom

A classic form produced in Damascus, with hooked pommel of engraved silver and horn grips set with studs and wire wrap to base, the steel grip straps and heirloom guard wrought of wootz. The fine heir

Earrings: 3.5in L Left Necklace: 11in L Right Necklace: 14in L

7 x 10 Semi-Antique Afghan Sumak Rug This is a rare vintage handmade Afghan Sumak rug. The exact size is 7'3" x 9'8". The main color is a stunning gold with intricate green and brown designs all over.

6 x 6 Semi-Antique Afghan Kazak Rug This is a rare vintage handmade Afghan Kazak rug. The exact size is 5'8" x 6'5". The main color is a khaki green color with stunning blue, rust, and tan accent colo

Rare 18th C. Persian Shamshir Sword with a 17th C. Wootz Damascus Blade. A very good early example having steel mounts pierced with ornamental mystical patterns, with its original grips of noble mater

Afghan "War" Rug rare hand knotted and made during soviet occupation of Afghanistan Afghanistan 3x1.8 1970's wool Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance

fine and rare 18th-19th c. Indian zulfikar shamshir sword with single-edged blade, with characteristic bifurcated and profiled tip, and profusely inlaid with goldZulfikar swords are known throughout t

Exceptionally Rare and Fine 18th-19th Russian Bukhara SHAMSHIR Sword of Ottoman Turkish Style, Fantastic Dyed Green Stingray Skin Grip & Scabbard Cover with Elaborate Gilt Brass Mounts Profusely Incru

1858 Celebrated Robbers Banditti Pirates Hungary Afghan Bandits ROME India A rare but highly interesting historical account of notorious robbers, bandits, and pirates from all over the world! Written